David Murphree

David Murphree is a Birmingham, Alabama bankruptcy attorney associated with Jaffe & Erdberg. He helps individuals address consumer debt through bankruptcy proceedings and related financial relief options. His areas of practice include Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and credit repair. David’s work centers on explaining procedures to people facing financial pressure and identifying how bankruptcy law applies to their circumstances, property concerns, and outstanding obligations.

David received a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 1985 and graduated from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1991. At Cumberland, he served on the Cumberland Law Review editorial board during the 1990–1991 academic year and received a Cordell Hull Fellowship and merit scholarship. His legal education included research and writing activities directly relevant to detailed statutory questions and bankruptcy court practice.

From 1992 to 1994, David clerked for United States Bankruptcy Judge Tamara O. Mitchell. That work provided exposure to proceedings from the court’s perspective, including the importance of following bankruptcy rules and preparing complete filings. He later spoke at consumer bankruptcy seminars and served on the executive committee of the Birmingham Bar Association’s Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section. His professional experience is concentrated on debt relief and consumer bankruptcy.

David Murphree belongs to the Alabama State Bar Association and Birmingham Bar Association. His experience as a bankruptcy court law clerk and seminar presenter supplements years of advising people on debt-related legal questions. He brings procedural familiarity to cases requiring consideration of repayment plans, debt discharge, creditor claims, and the choices available under federal bankruptcy law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jaffe & Erdberg
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, Editorial Board, Cumberland Law Review (1990-1991)
• Member, Birmingham Bar Association
• Former Member, Executive Committee, Birmingham Bar Association Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• Auburn University
  Bachelor’s Degree

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